Located next to the world-renowned Myopia Hunt and Polo Club, this hilltop, turn-of-the-century, 24.14 acre estate is a combination of woodlands, open fields, and rolling lawns, featuring bridle trails, stonewalls, and large specimen trees.
The property is situated in a private setting approached via a long drive through iron gates and stone pillars and includes a grand stucco colonial mansion updated with all the modern day amenities.
The main residence overlooks the 15th green at Myopia and downslope views.
With 6+ bedrooms and 5 bathrooms the residence has undergone substantial renovations while many architectural details characteristic of the Italian Renaissance Style remain.
The property also includes a carriage house/stable with parking for 3 cars, seven horse stalls, and a 3-bedroom apartment on the upper level, as well as 2 detached garages for up to 7 vehicles.
Near the main house there a modern pool and limestone cabana.
One of the largest remaining in-town estates in Wenham, MA.
Property Details
MA1986
Mansion
Essex
Lanse Robb
Interior (More Info)
Features & Equipment
11 fireplaces (gas in family room)
Hardwood floors, wainscoting, moldings, bay windows, and high ceilings
Formal entry foyer with columned archways, wainscoting, and oak flooring
Office with gentleman’s bar and original built-in bookcases
Powder room with hand painted murals
Formal dining room with a wall of windows overlooking property, built-in china cabinets, fireplace, hand painted murals, and French doors to outdoor terrace
Expansive living room with marble inlay and wood floors, two fireplaces, and access to terrace
Billiard room with fireplace
Chef’s kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, granite center island, DCS 4 burner stove and eat in area
Butler’s pantry with marble counters, glass front cabinets, and dishwasher drawers
Family room
Sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, imported marble fireplace (gas), radiant heat, skylight, and French doors to terrace
Master bedroom suite that encloses master bath, 2 dressing rooms and laundry. This circle of rooms is lockable from the inside and has security monitors within. There is an outdoor balcony overlooking the pool.
Four additional bedrooms all with direct bath access
2nd floor laundry room
Cedar closet
Third floor storage rooms (2,220 square feet)
Exterior (More Info)
Exterior Features
24.14 acres abutting the Myopia Hunt and Polo Club
Bridle trails and access to ECTA
The property consists of woodlands, open fields, meadows, and stone walls overlooking conserved grounds with large specimen trees including Norway and Blue Spruce, White Pine, Norway and Sugar Maples, and 125-150 year-old alternating beech and copper beech trees circling the main and carriage houses
In-ground, heated swimming pool with retractable cover
Hot tub
Cabana with full bath, changing room, TV stereo and speaker system, and kitchenette (461 square feet)
A rear terrace with outdoor barbeque station and rotisserie grill
Outdoor lighting at house perimeter
Four-car detached garage with 2 attached horse stalls
Three-car detached garage
Carriage/Stable house garage with parking for 3+ cars and 7 stalls
Three-bedroom apartment on 2nd level with 1950 square feet
Conservation restriction and trail easements. Conserved land allows for the creation of paddocks.
Utilities (More Info)
Overview
Heat: Oil, radiant in master bath, kitchen, family room, and sunroom
Two furnaces
Central air in most of the living area
Sound system inside and outside
Propane for stove
400 amperes electric
Irrigation System
Security system with motion and glass detectors, and 8 zones of cameras
Private septic – 9 total bedrooms: 6 main house, 3 carriage house
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